STARS Act of 2026

The STARS Act of 2026 establishes a new United States Space Academy within NASA to provide undergraduate technical education and leadership training for future space domain professionals. The bill mandates that the academy's permanent campus be located in Florida, prioritizing sites near existing launch facilities like Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It requires the NASA Administrator to consult with the Governor of Florida during site selection and submit a detailed implementation report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The legislation also authorizes necessary federal appropriations for the construction and operation of the new institution.